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Leading Across Borders? How to Build High-Performing Nonprofit Teams Anywhere in the World with Dr. Lori Beyar

Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer. Episode 143

In this episode of Learning for Good, we explore how nonprofit leaders can navigate the complexities of global teams with guest Dr. Lori Beyar, Global VP of Strategy & Organizational Development at Cru. If your nonprofit is scaling across borders, or even just managing diverse teams, you’ll want to hear this conversation on nonprofit leadership development, building trust, and creating high-performing multicultural teams.

We dive deep into how to build a foundation for consistent performance across teams by cultivating awareness, acceptance, and appreciation. 


▶️ Leading Across Borders? How to Build High-Performing Nonprofit Teams Anywhere in the World 


▶️ Key Points:

01:20 Miscommunication at work often starts with mismatched expectations

03:18 Meet Dr. Lori Beyar and her global leadership development work

05:52 Lori’s unexpected path to executive coaching

08:35 Key principles for building trust across cultures

12:30 The 3 A’s: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation

21:08  Identifying the difference between the result and the path to result

26:05 Advice for nonprofit leaders working across cultures


Resources from this episode:

The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Connect with Lori

LinkedIn: Dr. Lori Beyar

Website: cru.org


Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

Book an interest call with Heather here.



Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.

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